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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sinclair Community College bought an electric aircraft and flight simulator for more than $2.5M
May 16—Stepping further into the next generation of flight technology, Sinclair Community College said Thursday it bought an electric aircraft and flight simulator, with an eye on training for students and clients. Sinclair said it has purchased one of BETA Technologies' electric aircraft, the ALIA CTOL (Conventional Takeoff and Landing Aircraft), as well as a flight simulator, to be housed at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. The college said the simulator was delivered last month, with the aircraft expected early next year. The package — plane and simulator — cost the school more than $2.5 million, officials said, saying Sinclair used $2 million from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and $500,000 of state capital funds, supplemented by Sinclair's funds. Training focused on ground school and pilot orientations could begin as soon as this summer, the college said. However, students won't be flying the aircraft any time soon. Andrew Shepherd, Sinclair's chief research officer, said the early use of the craft and the simulator will be for non-credit training and "familiarization" sessions, letting clients and students get comfortable with this new technology. He envisions single-day ground schools leading to deeper orientations with the aircraft and, in time, flight. "We're going to be building out (educational) content as this goes along," Shepherd said in an interview. The BETA craft does not yet have Federal Aviation Administration certification. Students can't build hours toward a flight rating in an experimental aircraft, Shepherd cautioned. "What we purchased is an experimental aircraft," he said. In time, the college will explore will how both the plane and the simulator, which is housed in a semi-trailer, can be integrated into aviation-focused courses. Sinclair says it is the first academic institution to acquire a BETA product. This is not a new area for Sinclair. For years, the school has established partnerships and worked to create training in the realm of advanced air mobility aircraft, in Dayton and Springfield. The craft and flight simulator will become part of Sinclair's National UAS Training and Certification Center curriculum, with input from BETA Technologies, which has its own training program for customers. Both the aircraft and simulator will be housed at the Springfield airport, home to the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence. "The recent purchase of a BETA flight simulator and BETA aircraft by Sinclair Community College is another great step toward advancing Dayton's role as the future of flight," U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, said in a statement from Sinclair. "These systems will enable more students to gain critical training and education in advanced air mobility programs, which is essential for integration into the national airspace system." "We are thrilled to establish this novel partnership to advance the interests of industry, government, and academia," said Jeffrey Miller, Sinclair's senior vice president of workforce development and consulting. The ALIA aircraft is said to be capable of transporting up to five passengers or 1,240 pounds of cargo. There is also a vertical takeoff-and-landing variant, the ALIA VTOL. In November 2024, BETA rolled the first production-intent aircraft off its assembly line in Vermont. "For more than a century, Sinclair has been educating and equipping future leaders," said Shawn Hall, BETA Technologies' chief revenue officer. "With the unique vision and motivation to acquire our AAM (advanced air mobility) technologies and expand its aerospace program into this next era, it's clear why they've been so successful. By layering our electric aviation technologies on top of Sinclair's long-standing excellence in aviation education, we're not just familiarizing pilots and technicians with this new technology, we're cultivating a new workforce for the future."
Zawya
16-05-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Kenya: Cabinet Secretary (CS) Duale Visits Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) to Fast-Track Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Rollout and Celebrate Nurses' Contribution to Milestone Surgeries
As part of efforts to strengthen the health sector under Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today visited Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) to assess progress in accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Hosted by the hospital's Board of Directors, chaired by Sen. Kembi Gitura, Hon. Duale held a consultative meeting with the hospital's senior management, where he received a briefing on key services offered and performance updates under the Social Health Authority (SHA) compared to the former NHIF scheme. The updates highlighted adjustments in coverage rates, including open-heart surgery now at Ksh 952,000 under SHA from Ksh 450,000, dialysis rising from Ksh 9,500 to Ksh 10,650 per session, and PET/SPECT scans increasing from Ksh 50,000 to Ksh 53,500. The CS toured key departments including the Cancer Centre Annex, Chemotherapy Unit, CyberKnife, and Transplant ICU, and was briefed on the facility's achievements and challenges. The hospital management appealed for increased government support to operationalize the New Cancer Centre, requesting an expanded budget from Ksh 100 million to Ksh 250 million, acquisition of an additional LINAC machine, strengthened referral policies, and timely SHA reimbursements—all critical to enhancing service delivery under the Taifa Care Model. Commending KUTRRH for milestones such as the successful completion of its first two kidney transplants, Hon. Duale urged the management to accelerate UHC implementation, maintain high standards of professionalism, and intensify efforts to mobilize patients and communities for SHA registration. Crowning the International Nurses Week 2025,the CS was honored to handover certificates to the nurses that facilitated the first two successful kidney transplant surgeries aligned with ethics and procedures as required by the law. He reiterated the Ministry's support and called for strict adherence to integrity, accountability, and compliance with legal requirements in staffing, procurement, and financial management. The CS was accompanied by Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, Head of Nursing and Midwifery Services Dr. Judith Awinja, and KUTRRH CEO Dr. Zeinab Gura, Deputy Director Clinical Services Dr. Onyimbo Kerama among other senior officials. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jesse Watters Makes Staggering Claim About Masculinity, So Brace Yourself
Jesse Watters cited research on Monday, claiming that a desk job 'makes you a woman.' It was a take so dizzy that 'The Five' cohost Jeanine Pirro pushed back. (Watch the video below.) The Fox News cohosts were debating a MAGA author's claim that President Donald Trump's tariffs will reverse a crisis of masculinity in the U.S. by bringing back jobs requiring brawn. Watters, whose comments on gender are annoyingly frequent, weighed in. 'When you sit behind a screen all day, it makes you a woman,' he said. 'Studies have shown this,' he continued as one of the panelists cackled. 'Studies have shown this!' 'If you're out working ... you are around other guys; you're not around HR ladies and lawyers. That gives you estrogen,' he said. 'You sit behind a screen,' Pirro snapped with the hypocrisy dagger. Watters: When you sit behind a screen all day, it makes you a woman. Studies have shown this. Jeanine: You sit behind a screen. — Acyn (@Acyn) April 7, 2025 In recent lectures on masculinity, Watters instructed men on how they should wave and belittled those who grocery shop with their wives. And, fellas, don't get him started on licking ice cream in public. Watters' latest blather fired up dissenters on X: If BETA's had a mascot it would be that guy 😂 — Ash'Ley Rushin (@rushgotjokes) April 7, 2025 Watters is a misogynist. Which farcical study is that? — Last Day With You (@Last_DayWithYou) April 7, 2025 I think Watters protests too much about the things men are supposed to do. Such weak, immature men at fox. — Anna Baxter (@MsAnnaBaxter) April 8, 2025 "Studies have shown that when you sit behind a screen all day you become a woman" is coming out of the same mouth that says "Trans women will never be women" These people are fucking idiots. These people are constantly "You're not a man if x thing." Yet they think there are… — Locikittie (Proper Politics) (@ProperPoliticsV) April 8, 2025 projection to the highest — lîsk (@x_lisk_x) April 8, 2025 WHY is Watters ALWAYS analyzing other people's sexuality and sexual identity?Dude has got some serious conflicts and most likely a closet FULL of skeletons. — The Resistor Sister®️♥️🇺🇸 (@the_resistor) April 7, 2025 Jesse Watters' 'Main Question' For Astronauts Is Out-Of-This-World Crass Jesse Watters' Ridiculous New 'Real Man' Rule Gets Waved Off With Laughter Online Jesse Watters' Hot Take On Men And Shopping Goes Spectacularly Awry
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Kenya Takes Major Step Towards Digital Health Transformation with New Regulations
Digital health innovations are poised to transform the healthcare landscape in Kenya, and today, Cabinet Secretary Hon Aden Duale EGH, led an important discussion with the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Ainabkoi MP Hon. Samuel Chepkonga, on the Digital Health Regulations 2025. The meeting, held at a Kiambu Hotel, focused on the regulations currently at the prepublication stage. The proposed regulations aim to establish a robust framework for digital health services, facilitating the registration of patients, tracking of health records, and streamlining healthcare processes. By implementing these regulations, Kenya is poised to accelerate its progress in addressing health priorities in alignment with major national development frameworks, such as Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), where healthcare is a critical focus. Hon. Duale highlighted that these regulations are part of the government's broader efforts to improve healthcare access, making services more affordable, high-quality, and financially sustainable for all Kenyans. He also expressed confidence that the regulations would combat healthcare fraud and address the growing issue of unqualified medical practitioners. The meeting also saw the participation of key officials, including Medical Services PS Mr. Harry Kimtai, Acting CEO of the Digital Health Agency (DHA) Mr. Anthony Lenaiyara, Senior Counsel Ms. Edith Torome, and other Ministry representatives. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
